All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 281
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NewsIN FOCUS: A flight test of Antonov's An-158 regional jet
Antonov moved on from its Soviet origins and embraced 21st-century aircraft design with the highly modern An-148 regional jet - a stretched version of which, the An-158, was certified earlier this year. In this exclusive flight-test report, we put the longer variant through its paces
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NewsHuman power sheds light on winglets
Experience with low-powered aircraft aerodynamics gained during the 1970s and 1980s - by engineering teams in the USA, Europe and Japan bidding to win Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) prizes for human-powered aircraft (HPA) - is widely credited with paving the way for high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned systems.
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NewsHebei Aviation Investment inks deal for 10 ARJ21s
Hebei Aviation Investment Group has inked an agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) to purchase 10 Comac ARJ21 regional jets. The...
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C919 project at "crucial point" in detailed design - Comac
The joint definition phase of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) C919 narrowbody has been completed.
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Iberia Express names Vueling's Gallego as CEO
International Airlines Group (IAG) has appointed Luis Gallego as chief executive of its new Madrid-based short-haul subsidiary, Iberia Express.
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Nanotechnology's first big aerospace application may be in paint
Nanotechnology is an umbrella term referring to the manipulation of materials on the scale of nanometres, or billionths of a metre. But as Martin Kemp, the...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing and Airbus maintain the narrowbody status quo
When Boeing bowed to the inevitable in July and abandoned plans for its New Single Aisle aircraft and instead opted to offer a re-engined version of its 737, there was always some doubt as to how the market would shape up.
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NewsPortable curing device enhances speed, safety of composite repairs
Lyon-based fuel leak repair specialist Sunaero has developed a hand-held composite curing device, which significantly shortens repair times without subjecting...
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NewsBank of Communications' leasing arm orders 30 C919s
China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co has inked an order for 30 Comac C919 narrowbodies, giving the Chinese manufacturer its third major commitment...
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NewsHong Kong Airlines to receive 50 aircraft by 2015
Hong Kong Airlines will receive more than 50 new aircraft over the next four years to expand its operations on international and Chinese domestic routes. The...
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NewsPC-12 gearbox failure reveals manufacturing error
A Pilatus PC-12 propeller gearbox failure in Australia has revealed a faulty manufacturing process, leading...
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Cobham chief executive Stevens retires
Aerospace company Cobham's chief executive Andy Stevens has announced his retirement due to the recurrence of a long-term serious back injury.
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NewsEmirates rewards Boeing with huge 777 deal
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates underpinned its enthusiasm for the Boeing 777-300ER's economics with an order for up to 70, a colossal deal which came amid...
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NewsUK's Astraeus ceases operations
UK wet-lease operator Astraeus Airlines has ceased operations with immediate effect, with administrators set to be appointed to the company. The carrier...
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ANALYSIS: Reality bites for airline profits in third quarter
After battling to retain their hard-won profitability in the second quarter, results for the 2011 third quarter proved to be a further challenge for airlines....
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INTERVIEW: Air Astana president Peter Foster
Kazakhstan's Tian Shan mountain range has witnessed a number of the country's state carriers come to grief beneath its jagged slopes. Yet, while the challenges...
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NewsAirbus rolls out test A320 with sharklets installed
Airbus has rolled out its A320 test aircraft following the fitting of 'sharklet' wing-tips, which will be an option on new-build aircraft and standard on...
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NewsGogo goes international with Air China trial of wireless IFE
Air China has become the first international carrier to implement Gogo's wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution, opening a potential new revenue...
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Embraer likely to retain metal airframe for next-gen E-Jets
Brazilian airframer Embraer has signed a technology sharing agreement with aluminium producer Alcoa to support the development of "new high-performance metallic...